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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Kia EV6 comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 609 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Kia EV6?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Kia EV6: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • barely more electric range
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Kia EV6

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  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Q8 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia EV6 is significantly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,495 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV6 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 15.9 kWh/100km compared to 19.7 kWh/100km for the Audi Q8 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 3.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers barely more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 13 km more than the Kia EV6.

EV6

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV6 offers slightly more power – delivering 609 HP compared to 503 HP. That’s roughly 106 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Audi Q8 e-tron takes 4.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers visibly more torque with 973 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 203 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV6 is noticeably lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 630 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers somewhat more boot space – 569 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 79 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries markedly more – 595 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV6 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £38,600
EV6

Kia EV6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 609 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 428 - 582 km
Audi Q8 e-tron
Kia EV6

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi Q8 e-tron

The Audi Q8 e-tron wraps Audi’s usual premium polish into a quiet, composed electric SUV that feels refined and surprisingly effortless to drive. With a spacious, tech-forward cabin and understated road presence, it’s a practical yet stylish choice for buyers who want electric motoring without losing the dignity of a proper luxury SUV.

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Kia EV6

The Kia EV6 looks like it sprinted off a concept stage, its bold, futuristic lines wrapping a surprisingly spacious and grown-up cabin. On the road it delivers crisp, immediate thrust and composed handling, with enough everyday practicality and slick tech to make ditching petrol feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise.

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Audi Q8 e-tron
Kia EV6

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
38,600 - 60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
428 - 582 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,220 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
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Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,890 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
440 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
170 - 609 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
125 - 448 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Kia
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